FAQs

Answers to Questions Frequently Asked About Facelifts and Cosmetic Surgery in Palm Springs.

What is Rhytidectomy?
Rhytidectomy, which means to “excise wrinkles,” describes both a facelift and a neck lift, which are part of the EuroLift system developed by Palm Springs plastic surgeon Dr. Rim Marcinkus.

How Can I Know If EuroLift Is For Me?
If you have wrinkles on your face or neck that prevent you from looking as youthful as you want to look, you will very likely benefit from the EuroLift. The Palm Springs plastic surgeon that developed the EuroLift procedure has a 30-year background in surgical research.
Dr. Marcinkus is also a highly sought-after reconstructive surgeon who is able to enhance your appearance through facial surgery.

Is the EuroLift Procedure Safe?
The EuroLift procedure is safe, but as with any surgery, there are some risks involved that your cosmetic surgeon will explain to you during your consultation. The risks involved, though minimal with a skilled plastic surgeon, can usually be reduced even more by the actions of the patient before and after the facelift surgery, and the neck lift and neck liposuction surgeries.

How Long Does EuroLift Surgery Take?
The EuroLift procedure takes about one hour. It is done during an outpatient visit with the plastic surgeon at his hospital suite in Palm Springs.

How Much Pain or Discomfort Is Involved?
Although the surgery itself is virtually painless, it’s done with a local anesthetic, there is discomfort that goes along with the slight bruising and minimal swelling that may appear following the surgery. The Palm Springs plastic surgeon is assisted by a highly skilled anesthesiologist and experienced surgical assistants.

How Long Is Does Recovery Take?
Many patients visiting Palm Springs for their facelift surgeries recover from Dr. Marcinkus’ EuroLift procedure in just a few days or less. The outpatient procedure is often done on a Thursday or Friday so that the patient can return to work early the following week.

How Much Does The EuroLift Cost?
The cost of the EuroLift varies slightly from patient to patient, but overall it is far more affordable than the average facelift. Additionally, cosmetic surgery has become so common today that the costs associated with many procedures are considerably lower; this includes the EuroLift system developed by Dr. Rim Marcinkus.

How much younger will I look?
Youth restored after the EuroLift will depend upon the progress of aging prior to the cosmetic surgery, but most patients will appear 15 years younger than before the surgery.

How long will the results last?
The aging process will continue as usual immediately after surgery. And, though there are things you can do to reduce the impact of your environment on your skin, many people find that the same wrinkles have once again appeared after about 15 years.
To find out what cosmetic surgery and Dr. Marcinkus’ EuroLift procedure can do for you, visit the “Free Consultation” page and set up a time to sit down with the surgeon or call 1-800-715-6299 for information.